put behind (put behind)

Phrasal-verb Emotion

Signification

to forget something unpleasant and move forward

oublier quelque chose de désagréable et aller de l'avant (oublier quelque chose de désagréable et aller de l'avant)

"She tried to put her past behind and start anew."

"Elle a essayé de mettre son passé derrière elle et de recommencer." (Elle a essaye de mettre son passé derrière elle et de recommencer.)

to finish tasks and close out the workday

to improve by reflecting on what has happened before

to make policies consistent with those of another country or...

to slowly release mental or emotional pressure

to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions

to set the basic structures needed for success